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Carter lifts short-handed Magic by Bucks (AP)

Vince Carter had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead the short-handed Orlando Magic to an easy 99-82 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. The struggling shooting guard had by far his most efficient game in more than a month, giving Orlando its seventh win in eight games. Charlie Bell and Luke Ridnour had 13 points apiece for the Bucks, who had their three-game winning...

Orlando Magic see Jason Williams and Anthony Johnson as ample fill-ins for injured Jameer Nelson
While the Orlando Magic traded for a replacement when point guard Jameer Nelson went down last season, general manager Otis Smith said Wednesday he's not inclined to do so this time.

Howard's 32 and 21 help Magic stay hot (AP)

Dwight Howard had a season-high 32 points, 21 rebounds and four blocks, and Rashard Lewis added 24 points to help the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 110-96 on Saturday night. Hedo Turkoglu added 22 points, and Anthony Johnson had a season-high 16. The Magic have won four in a row and nine of their last 10.

Magic sign PG Johnson to back up Nelson
The Orlando Magic signed veteran free-agent point guard Anthony Johnson on Tuesday. Johnson will back up starter Jameer Nelson as he enters his 12th NBA season. He played in 69 games last season for the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings. Johnson had a brief stint with Orlando in the 1999-2000 season, appearing in 18 games. The 33-year-old guard has played with seven different teams, averaging 5.7 points and 2.9 assists.

Magic sign Johnson to back up point guard Nelson
The Orlando Magic signed veteran free-agent point guard Anthony Johnson on Tuesday.

Magic sign free-agent PG Anthony Johnson (AP)
The Orlando Magic signed veteran free-agent point guard Anthony Johnson on Tuesday. Johnson will back up starter Jameer Nelson as he enters his 12th NBA season. He played in 69 games last season for the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings. Johnson had a brief stint with Orlando in the 1999-2000 season, appearing in 18 games.

Kings waive PG Lue (AP)
The Sacramento Kings waived point guard Tyronn Lue on Friday, putting another veteran free agent on the market for teams looking for depth down the stretch and in the playoffs. Lue never played for the Kings. He was acquired Feb. 16 as part of a trade that brought Anthony Johnson, Sheldon Williams and Lorenzen Wright from Atlanta.

Hawks agree to acquire Bibby from Kings (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to acquire veteran point guard Mike Bibby from the Sacramento Kings. Hawks owner Michael Gearon Jr. says the Hawks are to send four players to the Kings. Among them are 2007 first-round pick Shelden Williams and starting point guard Anthony Johnson. The Hawks also would send guard Tyronn Lue and veteran forward-center Lorenzen Wright to the Kings.

Hawks' Johnson to sit for hard foul on Calderon
Atlanta Hawks starting point guard Anthony Johnson was suspended for Monday's game against Portland without pay for committing a flagrant foul against Toronto's Jose Calderon. Johnson was assessed the flagrant foul and ejected for hitting Calderon's head with his forearm in the second quarter of the Raptors' 89-78 win Friday. Besides the suspension, Johnson was assessed a flagrant foul, penalty two, NBA executive vice president Stu Jackson said in a press release Sunday.

Hawks PG Johnson suspended for flagrant foul
Hawks starting point guard Anthony Johnson was suspended for Monday's game against Portland without pay for committing a flagrant foul against Toronto's Jose Calderon.

Hawks' Anthony Johnson suspended 1 game (AP)
Atlanta Hawks starting point guard Anthony Johnson was suspended for Monday's game against Portland without pay for committing a flagrant foul against Toronto's Jose Calderon. Johnson was assessed the flagrant foul and ejected for hitting Calderon's head with his forearm in the second quarter of the Raptors' 89-78 win Friday.

Bosh's 35 lift Raptors over Hawks 89-78 (AP)

Chris Bosh had 35 points and nine rebounds, Anthony Parker scored 18 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks 89-78 on Friday night for their sixth win in seven games. Bosh, who had 13 points in the fourth quarter, has scored at least 30 in four of Toronto's past five games. Joe Johnson had 25 points for the Hawks, who lost back-to-back games for the first time since a four-game slide...

Bucks beat cold-shooting Hawks 87-80 (AP)

Andrew Bogut continued his recent tear with 21 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots and the Milwaukee Bucks beat cold-shooting Atlanta 87-80 on Wednesday night. The Hawks, losers of 18 of their last 20 in Milwaukee, failed to hit a field goal for more than 12 minutes spanning the third and fourth quarters, missing 13 straight shots before Anthony Johnson hit a 3-pointer with 1:04 left.

James' 36 rally Cavs past Hawks 98-94 (AP)

LeBron James scored 32 of his 36 points in the second half and Larry Hughes, whose shooting woes have been an ongoing problem for Cleveland, made a crucial jumper down the stretch to lead the Cavaliers past the Atlanta Hawks 98-94 on Wednesday night. James, who just celebrated birthday No. 23 -- to match his uniform number -- began the new year with another dominating performance, but one that...

Mavericks end Hawks 5-game win streak (AP)

The Dallas Mavericks quickly ended their shooting woes -- and Atlanta's longest winning streak in eight years. Dirk Nowitzki had 22 points while Josh Howard and Devin Harris each had 19 as the Mavericks led throughout in a 97-84 victory Saturday that snapped Atlanta's five-game winning streak. Dallas made its first five shots, including 3-pointers by Howard and Nowitzki, to jump out to a 12-0 lead...

Hawks end 9-game losing streak to Jazz (AP)

Al Horford was incredulous when told the Atlanta Hawks hadn't beaten the Utah Jazz in five years. "Really? I didn't know that," said the rookie before pausing and adding "We're 1-0 against them now. I feel pretty good." Joe Johnson scored 26 points, including 20 in the second half, and Anthony Johnson had 14 assists to help the Hawks end their nine-game losing streak against Utah, holding off the...

Smith, Johnson lead Hawks by Magic 98-87 (AP)

Josh Smith remembers losing. The Atlanta Hawks forward had more rebounds Monday night than his team had wins in his entire rookie season. Smith had 25 points and a season-high 16 rebounds as the Hawks evened their record at 10-10 with a 98-87 victory over the Orlando Magic. "This win is real big -- just for us to get to .500," said Smith, who added four blocks and five assists.

Anthony Johnson, G - ATL
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